The city of Bengaluru and its surrounding peri-urban areas have been grappling with severe groundwater depletion, driven primarily by over-extraction. The administrative focus remains largely on technical and financial fixes — laying pipelines, ensuring capital investment. Researchers argue that more emphasis needs to be placed on effective water resource management.
Bengaluru – Scientists raise alarm as rural water supply goes from depths to debt
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